Sangamon Sun

Rauner calls on voters to take back their government from entrenched politicians

By Kerry Goff | Aug 8, 2016

Gov. Bruce Rauner recently told a group of voters that they should have the right to take back their government through the Fair Map Amendment ballot measure, which aims to overhaul the redistricting process.

State comptroller unveils OpenBook portal for government transparency

By Kerry Goff | Jul 20, 2016

Illinois State Comptroller Leslie Geissler Munger has launched the latest transparency website initiative, OpenBook, which is a searchable database of state contracts and campaign contributions to help taxpayers follow the money of their elected officials.

Benton supported by Poe for state Senate seat in the 50th District

By Kerry Goff | Feb 12, 2016

Bryce Benton, Illinois state police trooper, has recently been endorsed by Rep. Raymond Poe (R-Springfield) for the 50th district state senate over incumbent, Sen. Sam McCann (R-Plainfield).